AudioControl EPICX V8 — 8" EPICX Loaded Vented Subwoofer Enclosure, 400W RMS, 1Ω

AudioControl EPICX V8 — 8" EPICX Loaded Vented Subwoofer Enclosure, 400W RMS, 1Ω

The EPICX V8 is a loaded, vented subwoofer enclosure from AudioControl's EPICX series: an 8-inch EPICX subwoofer factory-mounted in a ported cabinet tuned to 38Hz. It is rated at 400W RMS / 600W max and presents a 1Ω load.

Key Design Features

The driver uses a composite foam surround and a high-temperature, lightweight 2 in / 50 mm voice coil. The cabinet has a carpeted exterior and a removable insert panel that can be customized. An adaptive terminal cup lets the installer choose which side of the enclosure the terminal faces, and the large-gauge, quick-release black nickel terminals simplify connection.

System Application

AudioControl lists the EPIC500 as the suggested amplifier: 500W RMS into 1Ω, matching the enclosure's single 1Ω load. AudioControl recommends a low-pass filter at 85Hz for this enclosure, which is within the EPIC Series monoblock filter range of 40Hz to 180Hz. The EPICX series is also designed to pair with The EPICENTER bass restoration processor.

Installation Considerations

The enclosure is a 1Ω load, so the amplifier must be stable at 1Ω. Measure the cargo area against the dimensions below; the enclosure is 13.11 in wide, 12.44 in tall and 14.25 in deep at the base, and weighs 27 lbs.

Specifications

HF Audio Labs Perspective

The EPICX V8 is a matched, ready-to-install subwoofer solution with the enclosure tuning and driver selection already done by AudioControl. Paired with an EPIC500, it forms a complete bass system with a single 1Ω connection.